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  1. Satan_Loves_Yaoi on Chapter 4 Sun 25 Apr 2021 04:03AM UTC

    Go right ahead.

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    1. sixfeetunderthestarz on Chapter 4 Sun 25 Apr 2021 05:39AM UTC

      Awesome! First question: what’s your three favorite tracks off your playlist and how come?? Second question: will the story ever touch on Eren dropping out of high school or his “suicide fueled Percocet addiction”?

      Suicide/suicidal ideation, loss, and anger are common themes in the story (or at least I think they are?). We see a that with Petra on the cliff side and Levi’s epiphany about death and the loss of his uncle (which was beautifully written btw).

      This is only conjecture, but it sounds like Eren went through some similar experiences. The death of his parents leaving him feeling lost and unsure about his future, to the point where he couldn’t see living past twenty. I feel like Eren can understand Levi’s experiences/pain if only just a little bit. And then of course, I think it’s on the drive back from the cliff side?? Where Eren tells Levi he doesn’t have to have his whole life figured out at seventeen, that even twenty-somethings aren’t all put together either (which ouch, my heart, but also ain’t that the truth).

      P.S. I know I said it before, but holy shit that playlist is fantastic. I currently have black Madonna and California stuck in my head <3

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      1. Satan_Loves_Yaoi on Chapter 4 Sun 25 Apr 2021 11:06AM UTC

        Okay to answer your first question, my favorite songs from the playlist are "Apocalypse" by Cigarettes After Sex, because it just kind of encapsulates the quiet tragedy of the situation they're in. In the best case scenario, Levi still has to wait almost thirty years to see Eren again, and that really sad guitar really holds that feeling throughout the song.

        Then I also love "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zepplin, because I just loved writing that part where Eren and Petra are dancing to that song, but Eren is literally just making eyes at Levi the whole time.

        There are tons more, but those are two of my most favorite. Some honorable mentions are "California" by Lana (Obvs), "Sway" by Dean Martin, "500 Miles" and "Blowing in the Wind" by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

        And all I'll say about Eren's dropping out and drug issues, is, yes, they will be addressed in the future.

        And then, finally, yes, I completely agree with you. Eren and Levi are psychologically far more similar than even Eren realizes (or is willing to admit to in his narrative) at most points.

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        1. sixfeetunderthestarz on Chapter 4 Sun 25 Apr 2021 04:16PM UTC

          Gonna have to say to Eren that staring into someone else’s eyes that isn’t your dance partner for a whole song, is pretty gay.

          Thank you for answering!! Its delightful and fun being able to hear your thoughts on both lyrics as well as the story :)

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          1. Satan_Loves_Yaoi on Chapter 4 Sun 25 Apr 2021 07:35PM UTC

            Ya, pretty gay, indeed. And thanks so much for chatting! I've had lots of fun answering your questions and listening to your playlist.

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